“It’s just another fun day at work doing the peoples’ business and working in public service to make this state a better state,” the governor said, smiling. “Oh, what a joy it is. Let’s go have another substantive conversation on an important issue.”

The bill passed quickly last month through a “message of necessity” that waived the legally required three-day waiting period. The Senate, led by a Republican-dominated coalition, passed the measure by a 43-18 vote less than two hours after the bill’s text became public. The Democrat-dominated Assembly passed the bill the next day, and Cuomo signed it.